Training Details

CE
13.5
Format
Online: Blended
Length
Presented By
Level
Foundational
Audience
Nurses, Field Staff
Fundamentals of TB Contact Investigation

Description

This course is designed for nurses and field staff new to contact investigation and covers transmission and pathogenesis of TB, deciding when to initiate an investigation, determining the start and end of the infectious period, prioritizing contacts, communication skills, and cultural and diversity considerations. This online blended course includes weekly live interactive sessions (1.5 hours) conducted via Zoom and pre-recorded lectures and activities completed on your own before and after the live session (~1.5 hours).  

This training will not address interviewing skills or techniques, but it is a prerequisite for taking the Essentials of TB Contact Investigation Interviewing Skills training.

Dates - Details coming soon

  • Course Dates: August 20-September 10, 2026
  • Applications
  • Course acceptance notifications
  • Enrollment
  • Live Session Dates (Mandatory for CE):
    • Thur, August 20, 2026, 9 – 10:30 am ET
    • Thur, August 27, 2026, 9 – 10:30 am ET
    • Thur, September 3, 2026, 9 – 10:30 am ET
    • Thur, September 10, 2026, 9 – 10:30 am ET

Fee 

Free 

CE Credit Hours 

13.5 hours 

Speakers 

Details coming soon

Target Audience 

Nurses and field staff who conduct and/or manage TB contact investigation

Course Requirements 

To earn credit for this course, you must:

  • Attend all 4 live sessions
  • Be present for at least 80% of each live session
  • Actively engage in discussion and activities for the live sessions
  • Complete all online assignments by posted close dates
  • Complete the final evaluation 

Contact Us 

For more information, please contact us: Course Assistance Request